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Paula Chaccur de Cresci

Paula Chaccur de Cresci

Work Department

Environmental and Sustainability, ESG

Position

Partner. Specialized in Environmental Law and Sustainability.

Career

Paula heads the environmental law practice at the firm and brings 20 years of experience advising both domestic and international clients across various industries, including energy, agribusiness, chemicals, automotive, pulp and paper, timber, and consumer goods. She specializes in the strategic handling of legal and administrative proceedings, including civil inquiries initiated by the Public Prosecutor's Office and negotiating Conduct Adjustment Agreements.

Paula has extensive experience in managing complex contamination cases, negotiating timelines and remediation measures with environmental agencies. She also advises on carbon projects, environmental licensing, native wood exports, waste management, and compliance with the Forestry Code. Her practice includes supporting the implementation and management of sustainability and value chain initiatives for corporations, as well as providing pro bono legal assistance on environmental preservation projects.

Paula leads the firm’s Diversity & Inclusion initiatives.

Languages

Portuguese and English

Education

Master’s Degree in Administration: Sustainability from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV-SP), 2021. Specialization in Environmental Law, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP), 2004. Specialization in Civil Procedural Law, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP), 1998. Bachelor of Laws, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP), 1994.

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